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Devoted

Otis, as brothers are always seen through the eyes of sisters, wasThe knight in shinning armor...There to rescue you from dragons, real or imagined, neverSaying I told you so.

Otis, as older brothers often do, reminded us to do better when weFaltered and assured us that we most certainly could do betterWhen emotions and not common sense ruled our hearts.Once, he made me promise not to call him again, unless this time, It was to fix the plumbing, mow the lawn, paint another old apartment orTo move 'for the last time' to a nicer part of town. He said this inA fast laughing stutter.

Otis, as older brothers sometimes do, made promises he kept andTried always to put his best foot forward as mentor and friend. HeStrived never to diminish us by word or deed. During their lifetime, heNever disrespected our parents.

Otis, as older brothers must, could laugh at the perils of his youth, holding no one accountable but himself for the times he may have fallen along the way side. We'd reminisce about his finger tracks inmamma's sweet potato pies...Her pies were his one acknowledgedweakness for tangible things. I don't remember that he was everpunished for doing anything else.

Otis, as children should, remembered his inherited legacy of a Strong work ethic, second to none. He took pride in any job he undertook.He was taught to walk, talk and stand like a man, proud without boasting...He was fair in his dealings with people and had the wisdom to return to Jehovah's service, knowing him to be the God of truth, understanding and forgiveness.

Otis, our brother, demanded that you do it right or not at all...like our father, Joshua, he never half-stepped through life.Like our mother, Rosie, he belived in the promise of the resurrection.

Otis, our brother, was steadfast until the end, always teaching, standing tall...Even in those last few weeks you'd find him quietly listening to Kingdom Messages and melodies.Our brother was brave, you should have known him,He would have made you smile.